Тесты для самопроверки по учебному пособию «Upstream Advanced C1». Методические указания по курсу «Практикум по культуре речевого общения (английский язык)». Александра Александровна Егурнова
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СКАЧАТЬ really thinks it’s in excellent …….

      A state

      B condition

      C form

      D shape

      Task 2. Complete sentences with words formed from the words in capitals. (20 marks)

      1. Brenda’s friends always treat each other with …… and respect. CIVIL

      2. Fast food is thought to be …… to health. DETRIMENT

      3. Harry’s parents were very upset as he showed no …… to study. DETERMINE

      4. I’m happy Liam had the …… to bring the presentation for the meeting; otherwise our boss would have been furious. SIGHT

      5. Lucy was the youngest daughter of a very …… Australian family. PROSPER

      6. Nile is living happily in ……, with his pension. RETIRE

      7. Paul was determined to become a designer and his …… paid off. PERSIST

      8. Rose was too busy at work and missed Jill’s ……. WARM

      9. The audience didn’t like the scenario and was also very …… by the actors’ play. IMPRESS

      10. The epidemic of cholera was spreading at an …… rate. ALARM

      Task 3. Underline the correct word. (20 marks)

      1. Diners’ praise greatly boosted/pushed/shaped/fostered chef’s confidence.

      2. Fred was thinking of preparing for the exam, but on stronger/second/better/deeper thoughts, he decided to go to the party.

      3. Henry’s face was glistening/glaring/beaming/flashing when he heard Mary’s «I do’.

      4. His clever son was a fluff/nest/feather/badge in his cap.

      5. I can’t understand why Bob constantly rubs Fiona up the wrong side/way/end/time.

      6. I want to follow Columbus’s travel/voyage/trip/crossing to the West Indies.

      7. I’m so irritated as Jill takes/robs/grabs/steals the show at every party.

      8. The lifting effect wears off/through/down/in in two days.

      9. The performance made/passed/sent/offered such a good impression on the audience that the actors were given a 30-minute standing ovation.

      10. Though the US and the UAE had agreed on a truce, the former carried through/in/over/on hostile acts.

      Task 4. Fill in the gaps with ONE word. (20 marks)

      1. Both companies have benefited …… the meeting.

      2. Dan’s dream has come true – he has the world …… his feet.

      3. Fred isn’t a good student; he always keeps his head …… the clouds.

      4. Her family never keeps …… with the Joneses.

      5. I know Chris has done it …… purpose.

      6. Jack was found guilty …… robbery.

      7. Lena aced her finals; she’s …… seventh heaven.

      8. Mother can’t give me pocket money as we’re …… a strict budget.

      9. The offender compensated me …… the property damage.

      10. They complimented Mike …… his generosity.

      UNIT 2. Escape Artists

      Task 1. Choose the most suitable word to fill each space. (40 marks)

      1. Ben regretted he had never gone on a fishing …… with his father.

      A trip

      B journey

      C trek

      D hike

      2. Yesterday me favorite band gave a rousing …… of their most popular song.

      A translation

      B execution

      C rendition

      D edition

      3. The foreman’s command was barely …… above the noise of machinery.

      A listened

      B audible

      C loud

      D clear

      4. It was quite …… for him to find out that Mary had been dating secretly.

      A discordant

      B discontenting

      C disconcerting

      D discouraging

      5. The builders heard an ominous crack in the ceiling and in an instant it came down with a …… noise.

      A vociferous

      B raucous

      C boisterous

      D deafening

      6. Jane didn’t want to wake up in such a …… summer afternoon.

      A chilly

      B frosty

      C frigid

      D glacial

      7. Mark organized a romantic dinner on the …… of the cruise liner.

      A floor

      B ground

      C platform

      D deck

      8. The region boasts its …… beaches and plentiful flora and fauna.

      A pristine

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